Family (36 programs)

Pros: Extensive randomization options. Supports multiple generations. Open-source development model. Flexible balance settings.

Cons: Needs user-supplied ROMs. May overwhelm beginners.

Pros: Easy pumpkin-carving and designing. Simple but beautiful 3D graphics. Lets you upload your work online to be displayed. Can check out other pumpkins and like them.

Cons: Servers won’t stay up for long. Some placement spots can’t accommodate certain pumpkin sizes. Mac version has extra steps for installation.

Pros: Customizable gameplay. Local multiplayer fun.

Cons: Sparse online community. No leaderboards.